Year-end accounts
Statutory accounts prepared accurately and filed on time with Companies House and HMRC.
- Limited company accounts
- Sole trader and partnership accounts
- Management accounts
Chartered Certified Accountants · Peterborough
Accountants in Peterborough who help your business grow with confidence.
Specialist accountants for
Landlords and propertyRental accounts, property purchases and ownership structures, and Making Tax Digital for landlords.
Oakwood Accountants is a firm of chartered certified accountants in Peterborough, looking after sole traders, landlords and limited companies across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Fixed fees agreed upfront, a named accountant who knows your numbers, and cloud bookkeeping that keeps you ready for HMRC all year.
ACCAACCA members
XXero Partner
Investors in the Environment
MTDMaking Tax Digital ready
Services
Accountancy services for Peterborough businesses
Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and VAT, all under one roof. Pick a single service or bundle them into one fixed monthly fee. Either way, you'll know the cost before we start.
Tax returns and planning
We prepare your returns and look for every legitimate relief, so you pay what you owe and no more.
- Self Assessment
- Corporation tax
- Capital gains and property tax
Bookkeeping and Xero
Cloud bookkeeping kept up to date each month, with bank feeds and receipts captured as you go.
- Xero setup and migration
- Monthly reconciliation
- Receipt capture apps
Payroll and pensions
Weekly or monthly payroll run for you, with RTI submissions to HMRC and payslips sent to your team.
- PAYE and RTI filing
- Auto-enrolment pensions
- Directors' payroll
VAT
Registration, scheme advice and quarterly returns filed through Making Tax Digital software.
- VAT registration
- Flat Rate and standard schemes
- Quarterly MTD returns
Business advice
Practical guidance when you start, grow or restructure, from someone who already knows your numbers.
- Company formation
- Sole trader to limited company
- Cash flow forecasts
Who we help
Small business accountants for owner-managed firms
Our clients run their own businesses and want an accountant who answers the phone, explains things plainly and stays on top of the deadlines.
Limited companies
Accounts, corporation tax, payroll and the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself as a director.
Sole traders
Self Assessment, bookkeeping and advice on when moving to a limited company makes sense.
Landlords
Rental income, mortgage interest relief, property purchases and the move to quarterly reporting.
Childcare and nurseries
Accounts, payroll and cash flow planning for nurseries and early-years providers, including funded-hours income.
Motor trade and garages
Accounts, VAT margin schemes and stock records for garages, MOT centres and used car sales.
Contractors and trades
CIS returns and refunds, IR35 checks and simple record keeping that fits around the job.
New businesses
Company formation, HMRC and VAT registration, and a bookkeeping setup that works from day one.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Quarterly reporting is here. We'll handle it for you.
Self-employed people and landlords now send HMRC quarterly updates from compatible software, once their qualifying income passes the threshold. We set up the software, keep the records and submit each update on time.
| From | Qualifying income over |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | £50,000 |
| April 2027 | £30,000 |
| April 2028 | £20,000 |
Qualifying income is your combined self-employment and property income before expenses.
Getting started
Switching accountant is simple
We contact your current accountant and HMRC for you, so the move takes very little of your time.
01
Free consultation
A no-obligation call or meeting to understand your business and what you need from us.
02
Fixed-fee proposal
A clear quote listing every service included, with one monthly or annual price.
03
We handle the switch
We request your records from your previous accountant and set up HMRC authorisation.
04
Ongoing support
Your named accountant keeps your deadlines, files your returns and is a call away.
About Oakwood
A local Peterborough practice with modern tools
Oakwood Accountants is based at Thorpe Wood Business Park in Peterborough. We're members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, so your work is held to ACCA's professional and ethical standards.
We work in the cloud with Xero, which means you can see your numbers whenever you like and we can answer questions with your figures in front of us. You can meet us at our office, by video call or on the phone, whichever suits you.
Fixed feesAgreed before we start, with no surprise bills.
A named accountantOne person who knows your business and your history.
Quick repliesCalls and emails answered within one working day.
Deadlines coveredWe track every filing date and remind you early.
FAQs
Questions people ask before choosing an accountant
How much does an accountant cost in Peterborough?
Our fees are fixed and agreed before we start. The price depends on the services you need and the size of your business, so we give you a written quote after a free consultation. There are no hourly charges or surprise bills.
Do you only work with businesses in Peterborough?
No. Our office is at Thorpe Wood in Peterborough, and we look after clients across Cambridgeshire, Rutland and South Lincolnshire. Because we work in the cloud with Xero, we can also support clients anywhere in the UK by phone and video call.
Can you help me switch from my current accountant?
Yes. Once you sign up, we contact your previous accountant for your records and set up our HMRC authorisation. You don't need to have a difficult conversation or chase any paperwork.
Do I need Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
If you're self-employed or a landlord and your qualifying income is over £50,000, you need to keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates from April 2026. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028. We can check whether it applies to you and handle the submissions.
Should I become a limited company?
It depends on your profits, how you want to pay yourself and your plans for the business. We'll compare your tax as a sole trader and as a limited company so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
Can you do my self assessment tax return?
Yes. We prepare and file Self Assessment returns for sole traders, landlords, company directors and anyone with income outside PAYE. The online deadline is 31 January after the end of the tax year.
Contact
Speak to a Peterborough accountant
Book a free consultation. Tell us a little about your business and we'll get back to you within one working day.
T01733 930474Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Einfo@oakwoodaccountants.com
AAsset House, Thorpe Wood Business Park
26–28 Thorpe Wood, Peterborough PE3 6SR
26–28 Thorpe Wood, Peterborough PE3 6SR